m38a1 dillema

Saberr · Post by **Saberr** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:42 pm

Well i have a 64 usmc, but the passenger floor, and hat channels are rusted out or need to be replaced, and back floor needs replace due to warpage for motorpool resto. Also the frame is bent at machine gun, and no one will touch since its antique. I'm also having an Extemely hard time finding a replacement. I do have a 52 frame that has it's shock mounts cut off, but other wise perfect. Now Here comes the dilemma. I just found a whole complete, in good condition 52, only issue is it needs new frame and engine, which i have. Both engines i have need a rebuild. Tempted to just replace shock mounts, and slap the whole complete 52 on it and be running. Or swap the 64 tub with bad floors and front left fender for the 52, and steal the 52 rebuild Packard harness. What do you guys recommend ? I do realize if restore 64, its worth more and has more capabilities with the front/back limited slip, but rq a lot more work.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:31 pm

If you're not prepared for or willing to deal with the trashed out tub and bent frame on the '64 I'm thinking I'd run with the '52 as it seems you've got a lot more to work with. And nothing's stopping you from throwing the '64 powr-locs under the '52

Saberr · Post by **Saberr** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:26 pm

lol true. Only thing stopping me so far is that the 64 front boxing on frame is way diff than the 52 boxing.